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Chris Campbell

Bringing Design To Life

Chris Campbell is an artist and sculptor who specialises in creating innovative and challenging artworks and installations for both private and public spaces. Based at his Mattersey studio, Chris’ fine art approach to design, development, fabrication and installation has seen him collate an excit...

Cath Ray Gallery & Studios

‘Themes & Variations’ Paintings By Neil McGregor.

Cath Ray Gallery & Studios, 58b Bridgegate, Retford, DN22 7UZ. 9 Mar - 27 Apr
Norton Disney Dodecahedron

The Norton Disney Dodecahedron On Display At The National Civil War Centre

A mystery Roman object that continues to puzzle archaeologists is now available to view at the National Civil War Centre: Newark Museum.
Jayne Day Williams

The Welsh Lady Doodles

Jayne Day Williams is a retired head teacher and precision artist. Originally from Wales, Jayne has embarked on an ambitious Draw My Town project with the aim of capturing the many heritage and architecturally rich properties that can be found across Retford. Her signature grid-work and line illu...
The Chesterfield Canal Trust

Winter On The Cut

The coming season can be a magical time on the Chesterfield Canal, but there is also a darker side, here Rod Auton tells us more.
Exhibiton at The Gallery on Bridgegate, Retford.

AL_ONE, Photographs By Nicola Davison Reed. 11 Nov - 23 Dec

Nicola Davison Reed is a photographer whose exhibition AL_ONE deals with the themes of aloneness, resilience, love, death, and rising from adversity.
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Protect & Restore Our Natural World

An opportunity to help shape action to protect and restore our natural world. Erin McDaid, Head of Communications & Marketing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.


heritage at the harley gallery

Legends & The 5th Duke

Dig deeper into local history with The Harley Gallery’s new exhibition about the 5th Duke of Portland.
lets get creative

The Harley Open 2022

The 2022 Harley Open Exhibition is now on show, with 125 works being exhibited by artists in the region.

A Lifetime Passion

Artempo

Artempo was originally launched in 2011 by a select group of Retford artists looking to nurture their passion for creativity. It became apparent that an intimate group would be beneficial in creating a platform ideal for problem solving, collaboration and innovation in their various fields. A group of artists that could inspire and encourage, advise and support, with regular meetings and organised exhibitions.
Heritage Renovation

The Art Of Kate & Ada

Made catches up with Nicholas Pryke and Claire Elliott, owners of the Pump House in Misterton, who have used their creative roots and artistic flair to transform this Grade II* listed heritage building into an unusual home, art studio and holiday retreat…
Cave Roaming

The City of Caves…

Once home to an underground life of trade, survival and mystery, this extraordinary labyrinth of caves is here for us all to discover. Made went to explore…

Cath Ray Gallery & Studios

‘Themes & Variations’ Paintings By Neil McGregor.

Neil McGregor’s life as an artist started when he was very young and he has drawn and painted for as long as he can remember. He was inspired by childhood visits to the New Walk Museum in Leicester where he would sit and draw the stuffed animals on display.
Norton Disney Dodecahedron

The Norton Disney Dodecahedron On Display At The National Civil War Centre

The rare, hollow, 12-sided dodecahedron object was found by a small community dig in the village of Norton Disney and is the 33rd ever to be discovered in Britain. Their purpose and significance are unknown and has been a topic of controversial debate among archaeologists. The unusual discovery was also featured on episode 4 of BBC2’s flagship archaeology programme, Digging For Britain, with Professor Alice Roberts.

Chris Campbell

Bringing Design To Life

Chris Campbell is an artist and sculptor who specialises in creating innovative and challenging artworks and installations for both private and public spaces. Based at his Mattersey studio, Chris’ fine art approach to design, development, fabrication and installation has seen him collate an excit...
Jayne Day Williams

The Welsh Lady Doodles

Jayne Day Williams is a retired head teacher and precision artist. Originally from Wales, Jayne has embarked on an ambitious Draw My Town project with the aim of capturing the many heritage and architecturally rich properties that can be found across Retford. Her signature grid-work and line illu...
Exhibiton at The Gallery on Bridgegate, Retford.

AL_ONE, Photographs By Nicola Davison Reed. 11 Nov - 23 Dec

Nicola Davison Reed is a photographer whose exhibition AL_ONE deals with the themes of aloneness, resilience, love, death, and rising from adversity.
harley studios

The Harley Studios

say hello to the creators and see behind the studio doors.

Heights Of Abraham

Heights Of Abraham Announces Special Anniversary Year

The Heights of Abraham, Derbyshire’s oldest visitor attraction, has announced that 2024 will be “A year of Light and Colour”.
The Chesterfield Canal Trust

Winter On The Cut

The coming season can be a magical time on the Chesterfield Canal, but there is also a darker side, here Rod Auton tells us more.
The canal junction that was crucial to the Houses Of Parliament project. Christine Richardson, historian at The Chesterfield Canal Trust tells us more.

When Retford Changed London

The canal junction that was crucial to the Houses Of Parliament project. Christine Richardson, historian at The Chesterfield Canal Trust tells us more.
hop aboard

Who Owns The Chesterfield Canal?

There is much confusion about who owns the canal, here Rod Auton tells us more.

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